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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.04, 3,249.98 and 1,307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.04, 3,249.98 and 1,307.17 is: 1,803.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.04 : 3,249.98 = 1,307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.04/3,249.98 = 1,307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.04x = 3,249.98 × 1,307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.04x = 4,248,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,269.82/2,355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.91

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